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Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (29 Nov 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90, the following message will be sent to the Dáil:The Select Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 and has made no amendments thereto.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (4 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is about autonomy and independence. Yesterday was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The full implementation of the UN convention, and the essential optional protocol that must follow it, would allow disabled people to have freedom, choice and control over all aspects of their lives. It would allow them to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (4 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: There was some mirth when the Minister of State announced that the date for Committee Stage of the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 had been set for 19 December. As I set that date, the Minister of State is a little late, but I welcome him on board. We will ensure Committee Stage is completed. It is critical that Minister of State ensure Report and Final Stage will be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (4 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 227. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the legislative barriers that remain in place arising from the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UNCRPD; the progress that has been made to bring forward the necessary legislation since Ireland ratified the convention in March 2018; when he plans to ratify the optional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (4 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 499. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the national Traveller health advisory committee has not been convened since 2012; when the national Traveller health action plan will be published; if he will ensure the simultaneous establishment of the promised planning advisory body for Traveller health to ensure the speediest implementation of the plan; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 81. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the recent engagement with the representatives of a company (details supplied) in the context of securing an agreement for the provision of Spinraza for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy and who would benefit from its properties; if the talks are ongoing; the timeframe in this regard; the outcome of same; and if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 87. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding additional beds at Monaghan Hospital; his plans regarding these additional beds; and his further plans to expand the service delivery profile of the Monaghan Hospital site. [50594/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training Places (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the changes which occurred to the educational points system following the introduction of a restructured leaving certificate programme in 2017 (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the number of students of leaving certificate year 2016 who have been impacted by this change in qualifying criteria; if those excluded from that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Business of Joint Committee (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Apologies have been received from Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile. We shall go into private session to deal with housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The purpose in the first part of our engagement this morning is to consider a proposal to opt in, under Protocol No. 21, to a measure in the provision of EU asylum, migration and integration funds. A briefing document has been circulated. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Stanton, who is a former Chairman of the joint committee and his...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: We will take a response first and then the Deputy can ask specific questions on Ireland.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Last week, the Minister appeared before us regarding the Supplementary Estimate. He indicated that six new accommodation centres opened in 2018 accommodating some 567 persons. He named the six centres. Members were particularly interested in their locations. The Minister of State referred to tendering. Is another methodology being employed whereby individual businesspeople are block...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I would appreciate that. As Chairman of the committee, I will circulate the information to members. I know most of them were not aware of what I was focusing on last week. We are not talking about small numbers. In the case of one hotel, we are talking about up to 80 people. I visited this hotel and I am deeply concerned. Senator Conway said that matters are improving but I do not see...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I do not intend to protract the address of this issue. The suitability of the accommodation or the conditions - the acceptance of the circumstances - is one matter and the question in relation to the suitability of the location is another. The Minister of State must examine the needs of these people in the round. It is not only that there may be a comfortable bed in a relatively...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In deference to the committee and to the guests we have waiting for some considerable time outside, I ask that the Minister of State would furnish the detail in writing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That, circulated to all the members, will be the most valuable aid for each of us in addressing this matter in the future. If any member has anything to add, I ask them to be brief.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I thank Deputy Clare Daly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: EU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Motion (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: If I could add to that to demonstrate the cross-party support for what Deputy Wallace has referenced, the Minister of State's colleague, Senator Conway, made this very point in his earlier contribution. The Minister of State and our colleagues will appreciate that I am conscious of the time moving on. We have a list of invited guests to appear before us in relation to the Bail (Amendment)...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Messages to Dáil and Seanad (5 Dec 2018)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: In accordance with Standing Order 90 and Standing Order 89(2), the following message will be sent to the Clerk of the Dáil:The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its considered of the following option or discretion under Protocol 21:Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No. 516/2014 of the European Parliament...